Connecting the SINUMERIK control system with MindSphere

Using the MindSphere application "Asset Manager", connect the SINUMERIK open-loop controls with MindSphere.

For more information about roles within MindSphere and how to configure assets, see: MindSphere documentation.

The MindSphere application is activated.
More information can be found in this Chapter: Shopfloor Management Application
You require the "MindAccess User" role in MindSphere to do this.
The configuration must have been saved.

Click on the "Asset Manager" MindSphere application.
Select the required asset in the left-hand side of the window.
In the right-hand side of the window under "Connectivity", click on the arrow next to "MTA Asset Config".
The "Onboarding / Offboarded" window > "Connectivity" tab opens and you can see the connection status, e.g. "Offboarded".
Select the "I hereby accept the conditions, which can be downloaded under the following link. Conditions" check box.
- Click the "Conditions" link.
  The "MindSphere – Terms & Conditions" window opens.
- Click on your region.
- From the list, select the appropriate Terms & Conditions.
- Read the Terms & Conditions.
  - OR -
  Download the Terms & Conditions.
  - OR -
  Print the Terms & Conditions.
- Close the window.
  The "Connectivity" window is displayed again.
Click the "Connect SINUMERIK with MindSphere" button to connect the asset with MindSphere.
The "onboard.key" is generated and shown below the status bar.
Please note that you neither change the name nor content of the file.
Click the "Save" button to accept the entries and save a consistent version of the configuration.
Wait for confirmation that the asset was successfully saved.
Copy the "onboard.key" to one of the specified storage locations in the control system.

More information can be found in the following Chapters:
- SINUMERIK 840D sl: SINUMERIK 840D sl
- SINUMERIK 828D: SINUMERIK 828D